Person struck by train on stretch of track near Glasgow

ScotRail confirmed the incident on Twitter at around 9am on Sunday morning.

Person struck by train on stretch of track near GlasgowPolice Scotland
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A person has been struck by a train between East Kilbride and Thornliebank railway stations.

ScotRail confirmed the incident on Twitter at around 9am on Sunday morning.

The condition of the person is not yet known.

A spokesperson for ScotRail said: “Sadly, we have received reports of a person being struck by a train between East Kilbride and Thornliebank.

“We’re working closely with emergency services during this time. Train services between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride will be cancelled or revised.”

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